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An electric dipole of moment `p` is kept at a distance `r` form an infinite long charged wire of linear charge density `lambda` as shown.Find the force acting on the dipole?

A

`(Plambda)/(2piepsilon_(0)r^(2))`

B

`(Plambda)/(piepsilon_(0)r^(2))`

C

`(2Plambda)/(piepsilon_(0)r^(2))`

D

`(Plambda)/(4piepsilon_(0)r^(2))`

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